10/02/2004 - 09/24/2005 Finished
Viewtiful Joe (ビューティフル ジョー)
Joe, a red-headed movie buff, and Silvia, his girlfriend, are having a bit of relationship trouble. Silvia feels that Joe is taking her for-granted and wants to do something together for once, so Joe decides to take her to see an old action movie featuring his favorite hero, Captain Blue. What started out as a cute movie date takes a turn for the worst when Silvia is pulled into the movie by the leader of the evil organization, Jado. Joe follows her into the mysterious "Movieland," and is granted a powerful device known as a V-Watch by Captain Blue himself. With it, he transforms into the action hero named "Viewtiful Joe" and goes off to rescue his girlfriend before she can be used by Jado to take over the world. It's a long road to go from average Joe to full-blown hero, but he'll give it his all to save both his girl and the world—and he'll do it in the most "view-ti-ful" way possible.
51
Total episodes
51
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 51 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Viewtiful Joe has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Viewtiful Joe doesn't have a single filler episode: all 51 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 51 episodes of Viewtiful Joe aired in 2004–2005 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Viewtiful Joe is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 51 without detours. If you came looking for which Viewtiful Joe episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
51 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just a Dude Named Joe10/02/2004 | 10/02/2004 | Canon |
| 2 | What's-His-Name to the Rescue!10/09/2004 | 10/09/2004 | Canon |
| 3 | Dude, Did You Say Viewtiful?10/16/2004 | 10/16/2004 | Canon |
| 4 | Tutus To You, Too10/23/2004 | 10/23/2004 | Canon |
| 5 | Howdy, Partner!10/30/2004 | 10/30/2004 | Canon |
| 6 | Junior Sucks It Up11/06/2004 | 11/06/2004 | Canon |
| 7 | Attack of the Slugoon Platoon11/13/2004 | 11/13/2004 | Canon |
| 8 | Fire on the Mountain11/20/2004 | 11/20/2004 | Canon |
| 9 | Roamin' Holiday11/27/2004 | 11/27/2004 | Canon |
| 10 | No Kidding12/04/2004 | 12/04/2004 | Canon |
| 11 | When Pigments Fly12/11/2004 | 12/11/2004 | Canon |
| 12 | Dude, Where's My V-Watch?12/18/2004 | 12/18/2004 | Canon |
| 13 | The Fugitive From Beyond the Screen12/25/2004 | 12/25/2004 | Canon |
| 14 | Jadow Greatest Hits Collection01/08/2005 | 01/08/2005 | Canon |
| 15 | To Have and to Hold Captive01/15/2005 | 01/15/2005 | Canon |
| 16 | A Fairy's Tale01/22/2005 | 01/22/2005 | Canon |
| 17 | Captain Blue vs. The Squid of Inescapable Doom01/29/2005 | 01/29/2005 | Canon |
| 18 | V-Watch Out!02/05/2005 | 02/05/2005 | Canon |
| 19 | V Is For Veggie-Burger?!02/12/2005 | 02/12/2005 | Canon |
| 20 | Express Train to Yesterday02/19/2005 | 02/19/2005 | Canon |
| 21 | Bianco Billy Rides Again02/26/2005 | 02/26/2005 | Canon |
| 22 | Cleanliness is Next to Escape-liness03/05/2005 | 03/05/2005 | Canon |
| 23 | Crush Hour03/12/2005 | 03/12/2005 | Canon |
| 24 | Hero Takes a Fall03/19/2005 | 03/19/2005 | Canon |
| 25 | In the Belly of the Jadow Beast03/26/2005 | 03/26/2005 | Canon |
| 26 | It All Comes Down to a Dude Named Joe04/02/2005 | 04/02/2005 | Canon |
| 27 | The New Enemy! Gedow's Invasion04/09/2005 | 04/09/2005 | Canon |
| 28 | Junior's Transformation, Henshin a Yo-Yo04/16/2005 | 04/16/2005 | Canon |
| 29 | Silvia and the Woman Who Summons Storms!04/23/2005 | 04/23/2005 | Canon |
| 30 | Wild Wild Kick!04/30/2005 | 04/30/2005 | Canon |
| 31 | The Alien Next Door05/07/2005 | 05/07/2005 | Canon |
| 32 | Fierceness! The Cannon Race05/14/2005 | 05/14/2005 | Canon |
| 33 | A Lot of Heroes!05/21/2005 | 05/21/2005 | Canon |
| 34 | Reclaiming the Black Diamond!05/28/2005 | 05/28/2005 | Canon |
| 35 | A Kind, Mysterious Person from Gedow?!06/04/2005 | 06/04/2005 | Canon |
| 36 | The Target is Joe!06/11/2005 | 06/11/2005 | Canon |
| 37 | Burning Metal Heart!06/18/2005 | 06/18/2005 | Canon |
| 38 | Revived Black Wings!06/25/2005 | 06/25/2005 | Canon |
| 39 | Enemy is Captain Blue!07/02/2005 | 07/02/2005 | Canon |
| 40 | Movieland Crumbles!07/09/2005 | 07/09/2005 | Canon |
| 41 | Courageously Engraving the Earth!07/16/2005 | 07/16/2005 | Canon |
| 42 | Raw Hook-up! Joe vs. Junior07/23/2005 | 07/23/2005 | Canon |
| 43 | Sprocket's Love for Glasses!07/30/2005 | 07/30/2005 | Canon |
| 44 | The Flaming Lion Returns!08/06/2005 | 08/06/2005 | Canon |
| 45 | Gedow's Romantic Operation!08/13/2005 | 08/13/2005 | Canon |
| 46 | Rachel's Treasured Item08/20/2005 | 08/20/2005 | Canon |
| 47 | Actual Records! Gedow's Battle is Confirmed!08/27/2005 | 08/27/2005 | Canon |
| 48 | Fierce Battle! Eternal Rival!09/03/2005 | 09/03/2005 | Canon |
| 49 | Triumph! Gedow Destroyed09/10/2005 | 09/10/2005 | Canon |
| 50 | Exhibition! Viewtiful Film Festival09/17/2005 | 09/17/2005 | Canon |
| 51 | Tomorrow's Hero is You!09/24/2005 | 09/24/2005 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Viewtiful Joe have?
Viewtiful Joe has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Viewtiful Joe have?
In total, Viewtiful Joe has 51 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Viewtiful Joe?
It is recommended to watch Viewtiful Joe in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Viewtiful Joe online?
Viewtiful Joe is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Viewtiful Joe a complete anime?
Yes, Viewtiful Joe is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Viewtiful Joe have?
No, Viewtiful Joe does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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